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October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Volunteers needed for Ardentinny Community Emergency Plan

At the September Community Council (CC) meeting, CC Secretary, Captain Alistair McLundie reported on the state of readiness of the community emergency plan. The current content has all the key points as indicated in the Argyll and Bute Council’s template but cannot be progressed further without volunteers. There are a lot of people required to …

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October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

Local Councillor adds his voice to those opposing fish farm

At the September Ardentinny Community Council meeting Jann Garratt of the environmental group AfftheClyde gave her report on the group’s recent activities. They have also forged links with the Argyll & Bute Greens at both a local and national level. In addition, Liberal Democrat Councillor, Alan Reid, when asked his opinion on the proposals responded …

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September 26, 2019

Quickest Quackers at Ardentinny Harvest Fair

Wedged between two ‘Indian summer' days, Glenfinart Walled Garden drew the short straw for its annual Harvest Fair on Sunday. However, the rain stayed away for the Quickest Quackers Duck Derby and while calm waters on the River Finart made for slower conditions than last year, it was nail bitingly competitive and made it much easier for …

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September 23, 2019

Paul Murton goes back to his roots

Ardentinny featured on this week's episode of the BBC series Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs. Presented by Paul Murton, who was brought up in the village, we were introduced to Ardentinny with a walk over the Larach accompanied by Harry Lauder's song "O'er the Hill to Ardentinny”. Then a quick stroll past the hotel which …

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September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Harvest Fair this weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden

Marking the end of summer, Ardentinny Community Trust's Harvest Fair takes place this coming weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden. With all the usual attractions including LIVE music, pottery demonstrations, coconut shy, Ardentinny's celebrated home baking and of course the grand finale of Quickest Quackers, there's lots to do for all the family! The fun starts …

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